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Archbishop David Ashdown, bishop of Keewatin and metropolitan of Rupert's Land, says the hope for an indigenous diocese has been "in the hearts of people for over half a century." Photo: Marites N.Sison

Will General Synod say ‘yes’ to a new indigenous diocese?

The Anglican diocese of Keewatin may cease to exist in 2015.

It all hinges on whether or not General Synod 2013, scheduled July 3to 7 in Ottawa, approves the request of the area mission of northernOntario to become an indigenous diocese.

Lina Barrio (left) is president of Kinal Antzenik, a grassroots organization based in Mexico City that has been a PWRDF partner since 2006. Photo: Simon Chambers

Stronger advocacy needed from PWRDF, say partners

The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) must strengthen its response to humanitarian needs, particularly in situations of violence against indigenous women, according to

Alexandra Colp Photo: Contributed

Young Anglican chosen

Alexandra (Allie) Colp, 22, was chosen from more than 250 applicants to serve as a steward at the meeting of the World Council of Churches

The Rev. Rana Youab Khan Photo: Marites N. Sison

Let’s respect and accept one another

Religion can play a great role in promoting messages of inclusiveness, peace and harmony in society. This is why faith communities must persevere in inter-religious

Cynthia Patterson Photo: General Synod Communicatons

Church responds to suicide pandemic

Suicide is “not an easy tea and cookie conversation,” Cynthia Patterson told a gathering of about 200 indigenous Anglicans at the Seventh Sacred Circle. However,

General Synod Treasurer to leave Oct. 1

Declining revenues remain an “ongoing challenge” for General Synod, says Treasurer Michele George, who has announced her resignation, effective Oct. 1, 2012. George, 61, cites

Embrace newcomers, advises WCC leader

Keep the faith: Christian churches face the challenge of building ecumenical relationships with immigrant churches. Photo: Marites N. Sison Canada’s changing demographic and ecumenical landscape

Cardboard cathedral

Photo: Courtesy of Christchurch Cathedral A $4.1 million “cardboard cathedral” will temporarily replace New Zealand’s earthquake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral. Designed by Japanese “emergency architect” Shigeru Ban,

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